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MD+DI: Autocam Medical Apprentices Win Global Mastercam Machining Competition

What does Thor’s hammer have to do with medical device manufacturing? Students who just finished a CNC machinist apprenticeship recently found out. Autocam Medical, a contract manufacturer of components for surgical implants and instruments, has been training the next generation of medical device manufacturing professionals. The company recently presented its fourth class of machinist apprentices […]

MIBIZ: Autocam Medical Joins Manufacturing Project Training Hundreds in Industry 4.0

Grand Rapids Community College and workforce development organization West Michigan Works! have launched a program aiming to make big strides in preparing participants for the future of manufacturing. In early 2021, GRCC announced that it was a recipient of a $9.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to create the One Workforce for […]

MODERN MACHINE SHOP: Autocam Medical’s Earn-While-You-Learn Apprenticeship Program Addresses CNC Machinist Shortage

Autocam Medical, a global contract manufacturer of precision surgical and medical components and devices, presented 11 students with certificates of completion for their CNC Machinist Apprentice Program during a ceremony at the AMP Lab at Western Michigan University in Grand Rapids. The year-round program is said to require students to complete over 700 hours of […]

MIBIZ: Autocam Medical Remains Optimistic About Building Talent Pipeline

Last month, Autocam Medical Devices LLC graduated its fourth class of CNC machinist apprentices under a program that’s meant to lure young professionals to the skilled trades. John C. Kennedy, president and CEO of the contract manufacturer of medical devices, is using the program to grow his talent pipeline while the company is on the […]

WGVU: Autocam Medical Opportunities Pave the Way for Fulfilling Career

Autocam Medical was recently approached by WGVU to discuss their Apprenticeship Program and the other career opportunities that exist with the company. Their year-round Apprenticeship Program requires students to complete over 700 hours of classroom instruction over a period of 90 weeks. Apprentices are employed by Autocam Medical, maintaining a full work schedule during the […]